25/05/2023
Most commonly Unnecessarily/misused medicine in Pakistan are:
Azithromycin (azomax)
Sildenafil (Vi**ra)
Paracetamol (panadol & panadol extra)
Omnidol brand
Erythromycin
Amoxicillin (amoxil)
Augmentin brand
Evion brand as a general body supplements a wrong use
Alprazolam (alp, xanax)
Lexotanil
And some others...
These are commonly prescribed and used medicine in Pakistan, most of the time their use is not necessary. While their side effects are could be worst but majorily of people doesn't know and even does not care... We are the Pharmacists, our Role is also to stop people from using unnecessary/misuse of these medicines.
Team Doctor of Pharmacy(Pharm.D)